Since you’re a Floridian I was hoping you might have some advice: would it be a really bad idea to pick up my ECT hike where I left off at Flagg Mountain and head south now-ish (aka early March)? Is hiking in Florida in April and May a really bad idea or actually doable? Thanks so so much for your help and congratulations on your huge huge accomplishment.

Hey, I answered this elsewhere but in case you didn’t see there I’ll answer again. Yes, this would not be the most fun, however it could be! April and may are very hot, and the beginning of the rainy season. So white clothes, short shorts, a sun umbrella, and an extremely extremely light weight sleeping bag, good tent would all help immensely. You can, as I have done long trips in florida summers, and I enjoyed them a lot. Though I don’t think everyone would. Be safe, and as always laugh at what you get yourself into, rather than cry or pout.